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Research Vocabulary
This vocabulary coincides with our research & study skills course using a psychology topic for the study.
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06/29/2011

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skepticism
Definition
Disbelief, incredulity, mental rejection
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metainformation
Definition

Information about information;

 

There are two basic types: summary & evaluative

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anonymity
Definition

The state or quality of being anonymous--

in other words, not identifiable

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bias
Definition

A particular tendency or inclination,

 slanted toward a certain belief or idea

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burst
Definition
to cause to break, to explode
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recapitulate
Definition
to review by a brief of summary
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doubt
Definition
hesitate to believe
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procrastinate
Definition
delay, To defer action.
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persuade
Definition
cause someone to believe or do something
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narrative
Definition
A spoken or written account of connected events
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factual
Definition
actually occurring, true
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impair
Definition
to make or cause to become worse
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depression
Definition

the act of depressing or state of being depressed;

 

a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal;

 

sadness greater and more prolonged than that warranted by any objective reason

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topic
Definition
the subject or theme of a discourse or of one of its parts
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disdain
Definition

a feeling or show of superiority and dislike.... 

 

synonym: arrogance

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esteem
Definition
favorable opinion or judgment... synonym=appreciate
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cognitive
Definition
 
of or pertaining to cognition,
 
of or pertaining to themental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning
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 impair
Definition
to make worse
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addiction
Definition
the condition of being abnormally dependent on some habit
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compare
Definition
to consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
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proficient
Definition
well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject, skilled 
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lacking
Definition
being without, not having, wanting, less 
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retrieve
Definition

(Verb) to recover or regain.

 

Example: To retrieve the stray ball

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scope
Definition

(Noun) Extent or range of view,,outlook, application, operation, effectiveness:

 

Ex: An investigation of wide scope. 

 

Ex: (verb) to scope out, slang.

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algorithm
Definition

a set of rules to solve a problem in a finite numbers of steps.

 

Synonym = programs

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attainable
Definition

(Adjective) capable of being attained 

 

capable of being reached or achieved

or gained

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jargon
Definition
any talk or writing that one does not understand
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uncanny 
Definition
having or seeming to have a super natural or inexplcable basis, beyond the ordinary or normal, extraordinary 
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nosedive 
Definition

a plunge (such as an aircraft) with the forward part pointing downward 

 

Example:  The stock market took a nosedive yesterday.

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pedagogy
Definition
The principales, practice or profession of teaching.
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Boolean 
Definition
relating to, or being a logical combinatorial system
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narcissism
Definition
inordinate fascination with oneself... synonym=egocentrism 
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self-concept 
Definition
the way you see your self = self identity 
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demonstrate
Definition
To make evident; to prove 
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collide
Definition
To clash; conflict
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insomnia
Definition
Inability to obtain sufficient sleep
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 trauma
Definition
An experience that produces psychological injury or pain
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 genetics
Definition
The science of heredity, dealing with resemblances and differences of related organisms resulting from the interaction of their genes and the environment
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subtle
Definition

thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor;

 

delicate or faint and mysterious

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assert
Definition
to state with assurance, confidence or force, state strongly or positively  
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treatment
Definition
an act or manner of treating;
 
action or behavior toward a person; 
 
management in the application of medicines, surgery, etc.
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disorder
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adjustment
Definition
adaptation to a particular condition, position, or purpose
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antidepressant
Definition
of or pertaining to a substance that is used in the treatment of mood disorder, as characterized by various manic or depressive affects.
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prestigious
Definition
having a high reputation
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excavate
Definition
to make a hole by removing material
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defiant
Definition
(adj) boldly resistant or challenging, insubordinate
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exert
Definition
(verb) to put effort into use, as power; exercise as ability or influence, put into vigorous action: to exercise every effort
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grant
Definition
(verb) to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act
Ex: to grant a charter or to grant permission
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initiate
Definition
verb To begin, set going or originate: to initiate mayor social reform. To introduce into the knowledge of some art or subject.
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initiate
Definition
(verb) To begin, get going or originate; Ex: to initiate mayor social reform.
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contend
Definition
(verb) to struggle in opposition
Ex.: to contend with the enemy for the control of the port.
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peer
Definition
a person that is equal in condition or same legal status synonyms=associate
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neuroticism
Definition
a funcional disorder in which there is a feeling of anxiety ... synonym=a breaking down
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dysthymia
Definition
chronic depression
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chronic
Definition
long-lasting
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epileptic
Definition
relating to, affected with, or having the characteristics of epilepsy; epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system, characterized either by mild, episodic loss of attention or sleepiness (petit mal) or by severe convulsions with loss of consciousness (grand mal).
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drafts
Definition
a first or preliminary form of any writing, subject to revision, copying, etc.
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appetite
Definition
A desire for food or drink. Example: I have no appetite for lunch today.
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assumption
Definition
something taken for granted; a supposition: a correct assumption;the act of taking for granted or supposing;The act of taking to or upon one self.
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significant
Definition
important
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bruise
Definition
to injure by striking or pressing, without breaking the skin
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foster
Definition
to promote the growth or development of, encourage
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syllabus
Definition
an outline or other brief statement of the main points of a discourse, the subjects of a course of lectures, the contents of a curriculum, etc
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defeat
Definition
to eliminate or deprive of something expected
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provoke
Definition
to incite or stimulate a person,animal, etc.to action
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method
Definition
a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan
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conclusion
Definition
the end or close; final part
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running head
Definition
a descriptive word, phrase, title, usually repeated at the top of each page of a book, periodical, etc.
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rigid
Definition
stiff or unyielding, not pliant or flexible
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wary
Definition
watchful, being on one's guard against danger
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panic
Definition
to suddenly feel frightened
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diagnosis
Definition
identifying the exact cause of an illness
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imperative
Definition
adj: absolutely necessary or required
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experimental
Definition
adj: pertaining to; derived from; or founded on an experiment
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preliminary
Definition
adj: preceding and leading up to the main part, matters or business; introductory; preparatory
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elaborate
Definition
adj: worked out with great care and nicety of detail; executed with great minuteness
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gloomy
Definition
dark in way that makes you feel sad
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acute
Definition
sharp or sever in effect; intense...acute sorrow; an acute pain
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bipolar
Definition
having or characterized by two opposed opinions, natures, etc; suffering from (bipolar) manic-depressive disorder
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hostage
Definition
a person given or held as security for the fulfillment of certain conditions or terms, promises, etc., by another
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hostile
Definition
opposed in feeling, action, or character; antagonistic Example: hostile criticism.
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aim
Definition
(verb) to position or direct (a firearm, ball, arrow, rocket, etc) so that, on firing or release, the discharged projectile will hit a target or travel along a certain path.
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anger
Definition
(noun) a strong feeling or displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong.
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frown
Definition
(verb) to contract the brow, as a displeasure or deep thought, have an angry look; (noun) a scowl, any expression or show of disapproval
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furrows
Definition
(verb) to contract the brow, as a displeasure or deep thought, have an angry look; (noun)
a "frowning" look; scowl; any expression or look of disapproval:
(verb) to make wrinkles in the face; (noun) a narrow groove made in the ground.
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prevalence
Definition
(adjective) widespread; of wide extent or occurrence; in general use or acceptance, having the superiority or ascendance.
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sequela
Definition
Any complication of disease;any abnormal bodily condition or disease related to or arising from a pre-existing disease
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hemorrhage
Definition
To bleed profusely.
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to be on or walking a tightrope
Definition
to be in a situation that demands careful and considerate behavior
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implication
Definition
something implied or suggested as naturally to be inferred or understood
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defer
Definition
to put off action, delay; to yield respectfully in judgment or opinion (usually followed by to ): We all defer to him in these matters. Synonyms: accede, submit, acquiesce, capitulate
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